TOGAF® 9 Foundation Study Guide - 3rd Edition (eBook)

Rachel Harrison (Autor)

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2016 | 1. Auflage
244 Seiten
van Haren Publishing (Verlag)
978-90-8753-760-9 (ISBN)

Infos

For trainers free additional material of this book is available. This can be found under the 'Training Material' tab. Log in with your trainer account to access the material. This title is a Study Guide for TOGAF® 9 Foundation. It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification. This Study Guide is excellent material for: -Individuals who require a basic understanding of TOGAF 9; -Professionals who are working in roles associated with an architecture project such as those responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation; -Architects who are looking for a first introduction to TOGAF 9; -Architects who want to achieve Level 2 certification in a stepwise manner and have not previously qualified as TOGAF 8 Certified. A prior knowledge of enterprise architecture is advantageous but not required. While reading this Study Guide, the reader should also refer to the TOGAF Version 9.1 documentation (manual), available as hard copy and eBook, from www.vanharen.net and online booksellers, and also available online at www.opengroup.org.

Inhalt

Preface 13
About the Author 18
Trademarks 19
Acknowledgements 20
References 21
Chapter 1 Introduction 22
1.1 Key Learning Points 22
1.2 The TOGAF Certification for People Program 22
1.2.1 Certification Document Structure 24
1.2.2 Program Vision and Principles 25
1.2.3 TOGAF 9 Foundation 25
1.2.4 The Certification Process 27
1.2.5 Preparing for the Examination 28
1.3 Summary 28
1.4 Test Yourself Questions 29
1.5 Recommended Reading 30
Chapter 2 Basic Concepts 32
2.1 Key Learning Points 32
2.2 Introduction to TOGAF 9 32
2.2.1 What is the TOGAF Standard? 32
2.2.2 Structure of the TOGAF Document 33
2.3 What is an Enterprise? 34
2.4 What is Architecture in the Context of the TOGAF Standard? 35
2.5 Why do I Need Enterprise Architecture? 36
2.6 What is an Architecture Framework? 37
2.7 Why do I Need a Framework for Enterprise Architecture? 38
2.8 Why is the TOGAF Standard Suitable as a Framework for Enterprise Architecture? 39
2.9 What are the Different Architecture Domains that the TOGAF Standard deals with? 39
2.10 What does the TOGAF Standard Contain? 40
2.10.1 The Architecture Development Method (ADM) 41
2.10.2 ADM Guidelines and Techniques 42
2.10.3 Architecture Content Framework 42
2.10.4 The Enterprise Continuum 42
2.10.5 TOGAF Reference Models 42
2.10.6 The Architecture Capability Framework 43
2.11 Summary 43
2.12 Test Yourself Questions 44
2.13 Recommended Reading 45
Chapter 3 Core Concepts 46
3.1 Key Learning Points 46
3.2 What are the Phases of the ADM? 46
3.3 Deliverables, Artifacts, and Building Blocks 48
3.4 The Enterprise Continuum 50
3.5 The Architecture Repository 51
3.6 Establishing and Maintaining an Enterprise Architecture Capability 53
3.7 Establishing an Operational Architecture Capability 54
3.8 Using the TOGAF Framework with Other Frameworks 55
3.9 Summary 56
3.10 Test Yourself Questions 57
3.11 Recommended Reading 58
Chapter 4 Key Terminology 60
4.1 Key Learning Points 60
4.2 Key Terms 60
4.3 Summary 72
4.4 Test Yourself Questions 72
4.5 Recommended Reading 73
Chapter 5 Introduction to the Architecture Development Method 74
5.1 Key Learning Points 74
5.2 The Architecture Development Cycle 74
5.3 What is the Relationship of the ADM to Other Parts of the TOGAF Standard? 79
5.3.1 Relationship to the Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Repository 79
5.3.2 The ADM and the Foundation Architecture 80
5.3.3 The ADM and Supporting Guidelines and Techniques 80
5.4 Key Points of the ADM Cycle 81
5.5 How to Adapt the ADM to your Enterprise 82
5.6 The Need for Architecture Governance 83
5.7 Scoping the Architecture Activity for your Organization 84
5.8 Integrating the Architecture Domains for your Organization 86
5.9 Summary 87
5.10 Test Yourself Questions 87
5.11 Recommended Reading 89
Chapter 6 The Enterprise Continuum and Tools 90
6.1 Key Learning Points 90
6.2 Overview of the Enterprise Continuum 91
6.3 The Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Re-Use 91
6.4 The Constituent Parts of the Enterprise Continuum 92
6.4.1 The Enterprise Continuum 92
6.4.2 The Architecture Continuum 93
6.4.3 The Solutions Continuum 93
6.5 The Architecture Continuum in Detail 94
6.5.1 Foundation Architecture 95
6.5.2 Common Systems Architectures 95
6.5.3 Industry Architectures 95
6.5.4 Organization-Specific Architectures 96
6.6 The Solutions Continuum in Detail 96
6.6.1 Foundation Solutions 97
6.6.2 Common Systems Solutions 97
6.6.3 Industry Solutions 97
6.6.4 Organization-Specific Solutions 98
6.6.5 The Relationship of the Architecture Continuum to the Solutions Continuum 99
6.7 Using the Enterprise Continuum within the ADM 99
6.8 The Architecture Repository 100
6.8.1 The Architecture Landscape 102
6.8.2 The Standards Information Base 102
6.9 Tools Standardization 103
6.10 Summary 103
6.11 Test Yourself Questions 104
6.12 Recommended Reading 107
Chapter 7 The ADM Phases 108
7.1 Key Learning Points 108
7.2 Preliminary Phase 108
7.2.1 Objectives 109
7.2.2 Approach 109
7.3 Phase A: Architecture Vision 113
7.3.1 Objectives 113
7.3.2 Approach 113
7.4 Phase B: Business Architecture 115
7.4.1 Objectives 115
7.4.2 Approach 116
7.5 Phase C: Information Systems Architectures 117
7.5.1 Objectives 117
7.5.2 Approach 118
7.6 Phase D: Technology Architecture 121
7.6.1 Objectives 121
7.6.2 Approach 121
7.7 Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions 122
7.7.1 Objectives 122
7.7.2 Approach 122
7.8 Phase F: Migration Planning 124
7.8.1 Objectives 124
7.8.2 Approach 124
7.9 Phase G: Implementation Governance 125
7.9.1 Objectives 125
7.9.2 Approach 125
7.10 Phase H: Architecture Change Management 126
7.10.1 Objectives 126
7.10.2 Approach 127
7.11 Requirements Management 129
7.11.1 Objectives 130
7.11.2 Approach 130
7.12 Summary 131
7.13 Test Yourself Questions 131
7.14 Recommended Reading 134
Chapter 8 ADM Guidelines and Techniques 136
8.1 Key Learning Points 136
8.2 ADM Guidelines and Techniques Overview 136
8.3 Architecture Principles 137
8.3.1 The TOGAF Template for Defining Architecture Principles 138
8.3.2 What Makes a Good Architecture Principle? 139
8.4 Business Scenarios 140
8.4.1 What is a Business Scenario? 140
8.4.2 The Use of Business Scenarios in the ADM 142
8.5 Gap Analysis 142
8.6 Interoperability 145
8.6.1 Interoperability and the ADM 146
8.7 Business Transformation Readiness Assessment 147
8.8 Risk Management 148
8.8.1 Risk Management in the ADM 148
8.9 Capability-Based Planning 149
8.10 Summary 150
8.11 Test Yourself Questions 150
8.12 Recommended Reading 152
Chapter 9 Architecture Governance 154
9.1 Key Learning Points 154
9.2 Introduction to Architecture Governance 155
9.3 TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework 156
9.3.1 Conceptual Structure 157
9.3.2 Organizational Structure 158
9.4 The Benefits of Architecture Governance 158
9.5 Architecture Board 159
9.6 Architecture Contracts 160
9.7 Architecture Compliance 161
9.7.1 The Meaning of Architecture Compliance 161
9.7.2 The Need for Architecture Compliance 162
9.7.3 The Purpose of Architecture Compliance Reviews 162
9.7.4 The Architecture Compliance Review Process 163
9.8 Using the ADM to Establish an Architecture Capability 165
9.9 Summary 166
9.10 Test Yourself Questions 167
9.11 Recommended Reading 170
Chapter 10 Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders 172
10.1 Key Learning Points 172
10.2 Concepts and Definitions 172
10.2.1 System 172
10.2.2 Stakeholders 173
10.2.3 Concerns 173
10.2.4 View 174
10.2.5 Viewpoint 175
10.3 Architecture Views and Viewpoints 175
10.4 The Relationship between Stakeholders, Concerns, Views, and Viewpoints 178
10.5 The View Creation Process 178
10.6 Summary 180
10.7 Test Yourself Questions 180
10.8 Recommended Reading 181
Chapter 11 Building Blocks 182
11.1 Key Learning Points 182
11.2 What is a Building Block? 182
11.3 Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks 183
11.3.1 Architecture Building Blocks 184
11.3.2 Solution Building Blocks 184
11.4 Building Blocks and the ADM 185
11.5 Architecture Patterns 186
11.6 Summary 187
11.7 Test Yourself Questions 187
11.8 Recommended Reading 188
Chapter 12 ADM Deliverables 190
12.1 Key Learning Points 190
12.2 The Role of Architecture Deliverables 190
12.3 The Purpose of Key Deliverables 191
12.3.1 Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs) 191
12.3.2 Architecture Contract 191
12.3.3 Architecture Definition Document 192
12.3.4 Architecture Principles 192
12.3.5 Architecture Repository 193
12.3.6 Architecture Requirements Specification 193
12.3.7 Architecture Roadmap 193
12.3.8 Architecture Vision 193
12.3.9 Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers 194
12.3.10 Capability Assessment 194
12.3.11 Change Request 195
12.3.12 Communications Plan 195
12.3.13 Compliance Assessment 195
12.3.14 Implementation and Migration Plan 195
12.3.15 Implementation Governance Model 196
12.3.16 Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture 196
12.3.17 Request for Architecture Work 196
12.3.18 Requirements Impact Assessment 197
12.3.19 Solution Building Blocks 197
12.3.20 Statement of Architecture Work 197
12.3.21 Tailored Architecture Framework 197
12.4 Summary 198
12.5 Test Yourself Questions 198
12.6 Recommended Reading 199
Chapter 13 TOGAF Reference Models 200
13.1 Key Learning Points 200
13.2 The TOGAF TRM as a Foundation Architecture 200
13.3 The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model 202
13.4 Boundaryless Information Flow 204
13.5 Summary 207
13.6 Test Yourself Questions 208
13.7 Recommended Reading 209
Appendix A Answers to Test Yourself Questions 210
Appendix B Test Yourself Examination Papers 216
Appendix C Test Yourself Examination Paper Answers 242
Appendix D TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus 256
Index 268

Textauszug

1.1   Key Learning Points

This document is a Study Guide for TOGAF® Version 9 for students planning to become certified for TOGAF 9 Foundation. It will familiarize you with all the topics that you need to know in order to pass the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

It gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification.

This first chapter will familiarize you with the TOGAF 9 certification program and its principles, as well as give you important information about the structure of the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination.

The objectives of this chapter are as follows:

•   To provide an understanding of TOGAF certification and why you should become certified

•   To learn key facts about the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination

1.2   The TOGAF Certification for People Program

(Syllabus Reference: Unit 13, Learning Outcome 1: You should be able to briefly explain the TOGAF certification program, and distinguish between the levels for certification.)

Certification is available to individuals who wish to demonstrate they have attained the required knowledge and understanding of TOGAF Version 9.3 There are two levels defined for TOGAF 9 People certification, denoted Level 1 and Level 2, which lead to certification at TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified, respectively. This Study Guide covers the first of these – TOGAF 9 Foundation. Studying for TOGAF 9 Foundation can be used as a learning objective towards achieving TOGAF 9 Certified, as the learning outcomes in TOGAF 9 Foundation are also required in TOGAF 9 Certified.

Why is TOGAF certification important?

The existence of a certification program for the TOGAF standard provides a strong incentive for organizations to standardize on the TOGAF standard as the open method for enterprise architecture, and so avoid lock-in to proprietary methods. It is an important step in making enterprise architecture a well-recognized discipline, and in introducing rigor into the procurement of tools and services for enterprise architecture.

The two certification levels are summarized in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 1 shows the relationship between Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 (TOGAF 9 Certified) is a superset of the requirements for Level 1 (TOGAF 9 Foundation).4

Figure 1: TOGAF 9 Certification Program Overview

1.2.1   Certification Document Structure

The documents available to support the program are as shown in Figure 2.

Program description documents, such as this Study Guide, are intended for an end-user audience including those interested in becoming certified. The Program definition documents are intended for trainers, examination developers, and the Certification Authority. All these documents are available from The Open Group web site.5

Why become certified?

Becoming certified demonstrates clearly to employers and peers your commitment to enterprise architecture as a discipline. In particular, it demonstrates that you possess a body of core knowledge about the TOGAF standard as an open, industry standard framework and method for enterprise architecture. The Open Group publishes the definitive directory of TOGAF Certified individuals, and certified service and product offerings, and issues certificates.

Figure 2: Certification Document Structure

1.2.2   Program Vision and Principles

The vision for the program is to define and promote a market-driven education and certification program to support TOGAF 9. The program has been designed with the following principles in mind:

1.2.3   TOGAF 9 Foundation

The purpose of certification to TOGAF 9 Level 1, known as TOGAF 9 Foundation, is to provide validation that the candidate has gained an acceptable level of knowledge of the terminology, structure, and basic concepts of TOGAF 9, and understands the core principles of enterprise architecture and the TOGAF standard.

The learning objectives at this level focus on knowledge and comprehension.

Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:

•   The basic concepts of enterprise architecture and the TOGAF standard

•   The core concepts of TOGAF 9

•   The key terminology of TOGAF 9

•   The ADM cycle and the objectives of each phase, and how to adapt and scope the ADM

•   The concept of the Enterprise Continuum; its purpose, and its constituent parts

•   How each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of enterprise architecture

•   The ADM guidelines and techniques

•   How Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Cycle

•   The concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders

•   The concept of building blocks

•   The key deliverables of the ADM cycle

•   The TOGAF reference models

•   The TOGAF certification program

Examination

Certification for TOGAF 9 Foundation is achieved by passing the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. This is a multiple-choice examination with 40 questions.6

What is the relationship between TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified?

The learning outcomes for TOGAF 9 Foundation are a subset of those for TOGAF 9 Certified. Candidates are able to choose whether they wish to become certified in a stepwise manner by starting with TOGAF 9 Foundation and then at a later date TOGAF 9 Certified, or alternately to go direct to TOGAF 9 Certified by taking the combined examination.

1.2.4   The Certification Process

This Study Guide is aimed at preparing you to become certified for TOGAF 9 Foundation. The examination for this level is the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination, which comprises 40 multiple-choice questions.

The TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus for the examination is contained in Appendix D. Certain topic areas are weighted as more important than others and thus have more questions. The 11 topic areas covered by the examination together with the number of questions per area in the examination follows:

1.   Basic Concepts (3 questions)

2.   Core Concepts (3 questions)

3.   Introduction to the ADM (3 questions)

4.   The Enterprise Continuum and Tools (4 questions)

5.   ADM Phases (9 questions)

6.   ADM Guidelines and Techniques (6 questions)

7.   Architecture Governance (4 questions)

8.   Architecture Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders (2 questions)

9.   Building Blocks (2 questions)

10. ADM Deliverables (2 questions)

11. TOGAF Reference Models (2 questions)

 

1.2.4.1 Format of the Examination Questions

The examination questions are multiple-choice questions. These are very similar in format to the Test Yourself questions included in each chapter. Note that the exact format for display is test center-specific and will be made clear on the screens when taking the examination.

Exam Tip

Please read each question carefully before reading the answer options. Be aware that some questions may seem to have more than one right answer, but you are to look for the one that makes the most sense and is the most correct.

1.2.4.2 What do I need to bring with me to take the Examination?

You should consult with the test center regarding the forms of picture ID you are required to bring with you to verify your identification.

1.2.4.3 Can I refer to materials while I take the Examination?

No; it is a closed-book examination.

1.2.4.4 If I fail, how soon can I retake the Examination?

You should consult the current policy on The Open Group web site. At the time of writing, the policy states that individuals who have failed the examination are not allowed to retake the examination within one (1) month of the first sitting.

1.2.5   Preparing for the Examination

You can prepare for the examination by working through this Study Guide section-by-section. A mapping of the sections of this Study Guide to the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus is given in Appendix D. After completing each section, you should answer the Test Yourself questions and read the referenced sections from the TOGAF documentation. Once you have completed all the sections in this Study Guide, you can then attempt the Test Yourself examination papers in Appendix B. These are designed to give a thorough test of your knowledge. If you have completed all the prescribed preparation and can attain a pass mark for the Test Yourself examination papers as described in Appendix B, then it is likely you are ready to sit the examination.

1.3   Summary

The TOGAF 9...

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